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220063250028 · 11/08/2006 · Newmont USA Limited
Details
Degree of injury NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification OTHER
Accident type Struck by flying object
Occupation Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity Machine maintenance
Injury source PULVERIZED MINERAL (DUST)
Nature of injury DUST IN EYES
Body part EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
Days lost 0
Mine experience 1.48 years
Operator
Controller (parent) Newmont Corporation
Operator Newmont USA Limited
Mine 2600550
Narrative Employee was checking oil level on rockbreaker, when he felt something in his eye. He was taken to a medical facility, given medication for the eye, and released to full duty.
Source
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